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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,412.44, 11,116.74 and 3,029.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,412.44, 11,116.74 and 3,029.08 is: 4,542.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,412.44 : 11,116.74 = 3,029.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,412.44/11,116.74 = 3,029.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,412.44x = 11,116.74 × 3,029.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,412.44x = 33,673,494.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,673,494.80/7,412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.84

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